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Before we get started, I want to thank everyone for their loving birthday wishes. I had such a lovely birthday and getting to spend it with my lovely partner The New iPad Mini I was fortunate to receive the new iPad Mini in blue, and I absolutely love it. This is a significant upgrade compared to my previous iPad. I won't go into all the technical details, but if you're interested in learning more about the new iPad, click the button below. Gifts From Work Colleagues I was fortunate to receive two gifts from colleagues: a ten-pack of Coping Burg and a large cup long with Costa coffee and a hot chocolate set. Minions & Stitch As many of you may know, I'm a bit obsessed with Minions and Stitch. This year, I wasn't disappointed at all! I've been fortunate enough to collect all the new Minion Funko Pops, as well as a lovely new bed set, a Minion light, a Minion cup, a towel, and a throw. For Stitch, I received a bag tag and an Apple AirTag. Birthday Freebee's Every year on my birthday, I receive a free cake of my choice from Costa long with a free a drink. This year, I chose a carrot cake and paired it with a Black Forest hot chocolate. I also received a free doughnut from Krispy Kreme I went for the Nutty Chocolatta Birthday Gifts From Me, to Me On your birthday, treating yourself is always an option. This year, I treated myself to a new Casetify MagSafe Snappy Cardholder Customiser Stand, and it’s a game-changer! This Years Birthday Cake This year's my birthday cake was a fantastic Minion Bob cake and it looks amazing and yes as you can all tell from this blog post I'm obsessed with Minions I hope you enjoyed this blog post. Get ready for another one coming out very soon.

It's that time again when I make my birthday gift wish list, and before everyone goes asking, Yes, my birthday is on Halloween," which is kind of cool to a degree. The new iPad Mini Apple released a new iPad Mini last week, and this will be a gift from me to me. Now everyone keeps saying "there is no point getting it, etc., but unless you're like me and you understand all the background of it, then you see the benefits of getting the new iPad, for example "when" Apple realise Apple Interlagons that will be on the new iPad Mini along with the new iPhone16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone Pro Max. Now, I'm not going to leave you all bored based on Apple's iPads and iPhones, so I'll leave a link below for people interested in stuff like that. Stuff For My Office To anyone who follows me on Instagram and Linked In, you will know that I've got this little office that I love, and I've worked hard on it, getting stuff for it and making it look just how I want it to look. Getting stuff for my office would be a nice little thing. I'm going to be honest with you: I'm not sure what I'd want in here, but possibly small things that I can put on my desk or the table behind me, nothing that will clog it up. Apple Homekit Accessories I'm a huge fan of Apple Homekit and have incorporated it into my bedroom and office. The convenience and functionality of these accessories are unmatched. I'd love to add more to my collection. Things related to Stich and Minions I have some stitch items in my office on the top cabinet. I've always been drawn to Stitch's mischievous yet lovesome-able character, and I have more Minions than my Stitch collection. As for my bedroom, I'm a big fan of Minions. Their playful and innocent nature always brings a smile to my face. I'd love to add a few more Minion items to my room. Coffee Stuff Anyone who knows me well knows I love coffee, mainly Costa Coffee. I've got a coffee machine, so anything coffee-related would be excellent. I hope you enjoyed this blog post. Get ready for another one coming out very soon.

I always get asked "WHY" did I start my blog I've always wanted to go deep into the conversations with people but let me be honest nowadays people don't even have time for five minutes so me going into a full conversation with someone about why I started blogging is beyond impossible until now. This blog post is all based on why I started my blog, the background of my blog, what my next big goal for the blog is and more. With all that said, grab your favourite drink and dive into another blog post. Why I Started My Blog I started my blog back in 2014 after following and reading Poppy Deyes and The Anna Edit they are two of many bloggers who I looked up to back then when I was - I just found it amazing how you can create your little place on the web-based on any topic you like and share your thoughts on it. After thinking long and hard about this I decided to start my blog but the only thing is when I started my blog back when I was in year ten no one knew about it it was my little secret but not for long. I only had one problem and that was I had no clue what I was doing or anything well it took me a while to work out what it was I was doing, etc but I got there in the end. After a year or so my friends soon came across the blog and for some reason, I thought they would think it was odd or stupid but it was the opposite well about 98% of them. Background Of My Blog Before you see how my blog is today I originally started my blog on WordPress on an old Samsung phone making the blog post before I could save up enough money to get myself a laptop to work on my blog. A few years later I moved my blog over the Wix and never looked back. Out of both the hosting sites I always recommend Wix becuse of your freedom unlike you do witWordPressss. My One BIG Blogging Goals The goal that I've had for a long time is to become a full-time blogger and be able to do this as my job would be amazing and is something I'll be able to do one day. -

As we reflect on a decade of creativity, growth, and collaboration, we can't help but be grateful for the journey we've shared with jackdeyes.com and our loyal blog readers. It's been quite a ride, and we're excited to share this milestone with you all. Looking Back at the Beginnings When we first started this blog ten years ago in Southampton, little did we know the amazing community we would build and the experiences we would gain. jackdeyes.com, a prominent blog, has not only inspired us with the content but has also shown us the power of perseverance and dedication in the online world. Growing Together Over the years, we've had the privilege of working with brands, PR agencies, and supporting small businesses, all while learning and adapting to the ever-evolving digital landscape. Our blog reads have increased, thanks to the engaging content created on jackdeyes.com, which resonates with readers like you who appreciate authenticity and creativity. A Journey of Collaboration The success of jackdeyes.com reaching its 10th year is a testament to the collaborative efforts of us, the readers, and the entire blogging community. From sharing personal stories to discussing lifestyle tips, every interaction has contributed to the vibrant tapestry of our online presence. Reflecting on Achievements As we celebrate this milestone, we take pride in the relationships we've built, the knowledge we've gained, and the memories we've created. Looking back, we see how far we've come and how much further we aim to go, always striving for excellence in content creation and community engagement. Embracing the Future As we embark on the next chapter of our blogging journey, we are grateful for your continued support and enthusiasm. Together, we will explore new horizons, embrace challenges, and share more stories that inspire, entertain, and connect us in meaningful ways. Join Us in Celebrating To all our readers who have been part of this incredible adventure, thank you for your unwavering support and encouragement. Here's to many more years of creativity, collaboration, and community building with jackdeyes.com Let's keep the celebration going! Follow us on jackdeyes.com for more exciting updates and engaging content.

When it comes to Mother's Day or any kind of holiday that involves gifts can sometimes seem like a bit of a headache and can sometimes leave you getting the first thing you can think of which is mostly going to be a card, flowers and boxes of chocolates or something. To view the item please click on the image Please note: This blog post is not an AD or anyway sponsored Zoë Ware Zoë Ware is a small business based in the U.K. that makes amazing things from tops to decor and much more. Sweet Poppy Top Elsle The Highland Cow With a Flower Crown Snowflake Fluffy Socks The Flame Game Candle Co The Flame Game Candle Co. is a small business on Etsy that makes handmade candles and wax melts with so much to choose from. Stitch-Inspired Wax Melts Moana Disney - Wayfinder Toasted Marshmallow Scented Pig Shaped Wax Melts We hope you all enjoyed this blog post and we hope it's helped you think of some idears for Mothers Day. If you love supporting small businesses like we do then check out our Support Small Businesses page You own a small businesses and would like to get your business feachered chckout the button below To find out more email us at: contact@jackdeyes.com We'd also like to thank both the business Zoë Ware and The Flame Game Candle Co for allowing us to work with them please make sure to check them both out and show them both some love.

Before we get into this blog post I just want to wish you all a Happy New Year and I hope 2024 brings you happiness and love. Now let's get into it... My Goals For 2024 Get Back Into Blogging... Last year I didn't do as many blog posts as I'd like and the reason why I never got around to doing that much blogging was because life just got busy to the point where my blog had to take a bit of a back seat. Now that 2023 is over and done with I'm hoping I can get back into blogging again and bring you all fun and exciting blog posts to read. Get Better With Money... I'm not bad with money but one thing I want to try and do in 2024 is not get random stuff that I don't need and try to save more. Learn To Say NO!... I'm one of those people who try not to upset others and will say yes 98% of the time just so I don't upset them. One thing I've learnt is that I can't keep saying yes to people just so I don't upset them I need to learn to put myself first and learn to say no. Go To More Places... This doesn't mean getting a passport and flying across the world but going and seeing different parts of the U.K. The reason why is because I've lived in the U.K. all my life but I've never really seen any of it apart from London and Winchester now don't get me wrong they are both lovely places but there are so many amazing places in the U.K. and this year I want to make the year where I got and see at least 2 or 3 different parts of the U.K. and yes of course there will be a blog post about it. Do More Things On My Blog... I've had jackdeyes.com for 5 years and that's a very long time I've loved every second of it and I continued to do so. There's not much I'd change about my blog from the front end but in the backend of my blog and things that no one would see I'd love to update maybe and change around. Support Small Business... As most of you will know on the blog there is a page called - that I set when the world was hit by COVID-19. When the pandemic was a thing I only opened the page to small businesses based in the U.K. Once the pandemic was over I then opened it to small bunnies all over the world. My goal for the page this year is to try and get at least 10 more businesses added to the page Get Back On X... X "Twitter" has always been my go-to social media platform since I started blogging and it's remained my favourite throughout my time blogging. Last year I wasn't on there as much even though the app is in my phone's doc... This year I want to get back onto X and be even more active on where I have been. To anyone who would like to follow me on X click on the button below I hope you enjoyed reading the first blog post about My Goals For 2024 and I hope this helps you focus or make Goals For 2024 #HappyBloggng

Hello, I'm back and it's been a while since I've done a blog post but I'm ready to back to it and make blog posts for you all again to read just like this one. Now before we get started I just want to thank you all for sticking around it means so much to me. This blog post is going to be more of a catch-up kinda blog post and also me telling you what I'm planning on doing with jackdeyes.com and what the new blogging schedule will look like. One thing I want to start with is some news about my rabbit Kiara just in case some of you didn't know or haven't gotten around to reading the blog post. Sadly this year Kiara passed away she was an adorable rabbit who meant so much to me and more. I've also started a new job with an amazing team of people and out of all the places I've worked this is by far the best place I've worked. I've also been putting a lot of work into an organisation I help and support that means so much to me and the outstanding work the team do from volunteers to the trustee board is incredible. When I started working alone side the organization I went out and got a desk and Macbook and well 5 years later my bedroom was slowly turning into an office which I didn't like for multiple reasons. Now I know to some people this is okay and the "office" side of things doesn't get out of hand but in my case it did. Down to this, I got myself an office and it's made doing my work for the organisation easier and makes having Zoom and Faetimes meetings a bit better. It's not too big but a perfect size for me. I'm also planning on turning this into a smart office like I've done with my bedroom. You may have also noticed that jackdeyes.com has gotten all Chrismasey now I know that some people will be thinking "Really now that's easy too early" but to everyone who doesn't think that I hope you all like it. Regarding the blogging schedule, there will now be one blog post every other week instead of having a blog post every weekend. now I'm not saying it's going to remain like this but at the moment that's the only way I'll be able to get blog posts out to you all. That is all for now and I hope you all enjoyed this catch-up blog post I'm so excited to be back and I hope you look forward to the next blog that will be coming to you very soon.

Anyone who's been following jackdeyes.com for a while will remember that I had a rabbit called Kiara. She came from the Pets At Home adoption center and was a Xmas gift from my mum and dad. Kiara was the best gift anyone could ever get me and she filled a place in my heart and filled my life with endless love and joy. Kiara was an adorable rabbit and one who brought so much love to so many people and I was so lucky to be able to be her owner and to give her that forever-loving home she'd been looking for after coming from the adoption center. Kiara loved spending time in her pen eating her yummy veg and playing with her toys and she loved digging holes and getting endless hugs from me. Over the last few weeks, Kiara has gotten very unwell and was sadly showing the stage of slowly giving up. As any pet owner did I took Kiara to her vets and explained to them that she wasn't herself and etc. Unforchently the vet said it was in her best interest to put her to sleep what were the last words I wanted to hear come from the vet I took the vet's advice and decided to put her to sleep. This was the hardest decision I've ever had to make and it's one I never want to make again. Knowing that Kiara has gone has broken me and knowing that she will never be coming back just doesn't feel right. I keep hoping I'm going to see her hopping around in her hutch and running around the pen but deep down I know that isn't going to happen. I've been able to give Kiara the home she deceived and the love she always got and deceived. I've been asked a few times over the last few weeks if I'll get another rabbit and the answer is no. Don't get me wrong I've loved looking after Kiara and all the other rabbits I've had before her but when you've done it for as long as I have there comes a time where enough is enough and for me, that time has come. Having Kiara as my last pet rabbit was a gift in it self she was so cute, she got really well looked after and she was always put at the front and center of everything. I'd also like to thank Kiara's vets from Vets 4 Pets for helping with this very difficult decision on what I had to make and everything else that happened that day.

Anyone who knows me well enough will know how much I love minions and before anyone asks why I don't really know why I love minions I just do. A few months ago Casetify realised a Minion stuff from MagSafe wallet to Apple Watch straps and much more. When I saw Casetify tweet this co-lab calibration with Minions I just had to get it. Now I know to some people this blog post may not seem that interesting but you never know you may even find the perfect gift for someone who's a Minion fan like myself. I'd also like to mention this blog post isn't an AD or sponsored in any way. Minon Apple Wallet magnets to snap onto the back of your iPhone directly, or onto an iPhone case with MagSafe this is great for things like ID cards, hotel keys/cards and any other card that you may need Minon iPhone14 Pro Case When it comes to a phone case there isn't normally much to say about but with iPhone cases from Casetify, that is a whole different story. With the iPhone cases from Casetify, they let you choose what kind of case you'd like so for example if you are the kind of person who drops their iPhone a million times a day then the best case for you would be (Bounce Case MagSafe Compatible) The case that I got has Kevin on the back of it with a yellow background the case with eco-shock built into the case to give my iPhone that extra bit of protection. Minion Magsafe Charger The MagSafe charger is amazing and it fits perfectly on the back of my iPhone and its works really well. The charger also has the same kind of material that is on the Homepod Mini but the one thing I don't like is that the Minion that is on the Magsafe charger is faced on the table so when you go to put your iPhone on the charger you'll only see the black side. Minion AirTag Holder Just in case you're not sure what a AirTag is it's a little mini tracker that you can put on anything from door keys to bags and much more. With that, you can also get all kinds of different holders for them and one of the holders that I have got was from Casetify which has Bob on it with his favourite teddy bear on his head. Minon Airpod Pro Case When I found the AirPod Pro case as part of the collection I just had to get the case fits perfectly and you're also able to charge the AirPods Pro via the Magsafe Charger. The only thing I don't like about the case is you can see air bubbles which are annoying at first. Minon Apple Watch Strap The watch strap looks awesome and feels very comfortable and looks even better when you have a mini watch face to go with it. This watch strap is by far one of my favourites. To have a look at all their other Minion stuff tap/click on the button below I hope you enjoyed this blog post and I hope you're all looking forward to the next one please make sure to check the Casetify website.

Last week was my mum's birthday, and she had a fantastic day. Before anyone thinks this blog post is based n what she did for her birthday, I'm sorry to disappoint you. It's not. As it says in the title, this is all based on the one thing I got her for their special day,, and she loved it. So with all that said, let's get right into it, shall we? For my mum's birthday, I got her a Lush bath boom gift box filled with many lovely impressive booms; as expected, they all smelled lush and looked incredible. I got my mum the Mum's Bathtime Favrouate collection, and as I said, it smelled lush,, and they all look so cool... This one is called "Sleepy" and has sweet lavender inside it. What you do with one is crumble it under the tap. This will help you relaxes after a long hard day at work and help you get ready for bed. This one is called "The Comforter", a bubble bar that looks so cool. I love how it looks. This has got berry fruity bit's inside,, and Lush describes this as "berry heaven" You can feel this work immediately; it whishes your hair well and helps you destress. This one I love looking at it. Now this one is a limited edition one, and it's called the "Atom Heart Mother" bath bomb; what you do with one is fill the bath up and just drop this in it and watch the magic come alive. This one is called the "Tea Party", and it's also another limited-edition bath bomb. It makes your bath water look all pink and smooth. This one is called "Jasmin" and is another limited edition bath bomb; you use this one to fill the bath up and drop the flower into the tub, sink and watch it fizz into a scented relaxation. This is also another great one to use when you come home from a stressful night's sleep or try to relax before you head to bed. This one is called "Twilight" and it's one of Luch's best-seller bath bombs, so if you like the look of this one, I recommend you get it while you can. As you can tell with this one, you fill-up the bath, get in and put the bath bomb in. Twilight will then help you relax and get a good night's sleep. I'm not sure what happened to its eye, this one looks cute, but it generally looks fantastic and pretty in the shop and on the Lush website. You can adequately guess what this one is called, and in case you don't, it's called "Avo Cuddle" Now, this one is almost part of the limited edition bubble bar. You use this one because you crumble it under running water, and it will smell amazing and make your skin soft. This one belongs in the pouch, which I never knew until my mum told me. This one is called the "Deep Sleep" bath bomb you use because this one helps you switch off and relax and smells incredible. This one confused me a little because it looked like nothing on the website, but this one, according to Lush, is "Brightside" Now, this one you crumble into the bath for that magical fluffy, bubble sunset weather.. (This is a limited edition, so it may not be available when you go online) (Disclaimer: This blog post isn't an AD or sponsored)

A few weeks ago, I went to Flaming-Go Café, which is an amazing little place to take some great photos and is a great Instagram spot; the place looks amazing. When you walk in, you are greeted by someone at the desk who takes you to your table; now I arrived, I thought we'd be waiting for a few minutes because that is what normally happens but no Flaming-Go Café proved me wrong; we got sat at our table in a matter of seconds. This place isn't just great for getting photos on Instagram but also a great place to take your family, even the little ones. They have a normal menu and a mini one for the kids that's got a flamingo on the back of it for them to colure in plus, they get given a little tin of craons so while we wait for our food. Since I've got the iPhone14 Pro, I've not had much chance to play with the camera and push it to the max but while waiting for my food, I thought now would be the perfect time to push the Pro to its limit. Apart from the photos you've seen already, the others you will see while you continue reading and scrolling down are some of the photos I managed to get. After going crazy with taking photos, our food arrived, and it looked amazing. I had the Wagyu Burger with beef patty, smoked streaky bacon, lettuce, emmental cheese, caramelised onions and brenda’s special burger sauce, served in a seeded brioche bun and fries. I also had a caramel latte which tasted amazing and I also tried their chocolate, benna pancake chocolate sauce and white sugar, which also tasted incredible. The wait wasn't that long, not as I expected it to be This place was amazing and I'd defiantly go back. I highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for someone where new check out. I've also left their social media links below and their website for anyone who may want to check them out - -

How It All Started Every year feels like an absolute shock and now I've hit 8 years of blogging which feels unbelievable to hit. I started this blog with no idea of what I was doing and I didn't fully know what a blog was back then. I first came across a few lifestyle and baking blog posts. After a few months of reading them, I soon found some blogs I loved and the 2 bloggers who stood out the most to me were Becca and Jasmin. They are both so kind and their blogs are amazing. After reading a few blogs I went to visit my friend and mentioned to her that I'm considering starting my own blog but I wasn't 100% sure what I was going to be calling it let alone what subject I was going to be relating it to. Me and my friend were thinking of what to call it and what it should be based on I then decided to it call Jack Deyes and have it based on lifestyle. I then had to work out how to make a blog, find out what a domain was and finger out what plan I needed. I then did some research on finding out the best platform for making a blog. I came across WordPress which I was already a little familiar with but not that much. I then spent the first few weeks or so making my blog and getting it to how I wanted it. After that, I then got my blog out there making blog posts and also keeping it as my little secret what now seems kinda strange but back then and now it's still strange to me know that there are people out there like family and friends reading my blog and to anyone who has a blog will fully understand this. A Few Years Later After I got my second job a few months later I stayed up until I got paid that night and then purchased my first domain jackdeyes.com this may sound silly but I was so happy and excited about reaching this part of my blog. I then contacted Beevine Art asking them to make me a logo for jackdeyes.com which I still love. After being with WordPress for a few years I then decided to leave WordPress and move over to Wix for a number of reasons one of them reasons was that they were putting their plan and domain prices up and I didn't feel like I had full control of my blog After moving my blog to Wix I then made my blog from scratch with a whole new layout and feel to it and I even managed to save some of my blog posts from when everything was getting transferred over but not everything that I was kinda gutted about. Others Bloggers I've been so lucky to have met some incredible bloggers from Southampton some of them I still talk to and then I loved being a part of that group. I've also been able to help other bloggers who are new to the blogging community giving them advice and tips towards blogging. The blogging community has changed a lot over the last 8 years but is still powerful as ever. Working With Brands When it comes to working with brands some of them have come to me asking me to make a sponsored/AD blog post which has been amazing to do and build a relationship with some amazing companies. Other brands I've worked with I've just emailed to help them out or becuse I love their brand so much. Also, I've made a page on my blog called "Supporting Small Businesses" I started this page back when the pandemic kicked off to help small businesses in the U.K. I then decided to bring it back a few months ago and open it up to small businesses all over the world. I know to some people it may not sound much but at least it's helping them to a degree and I can't wait to add even more. {-} Teaming Up With My Favouirt Bogger A very long time ago I got in contact with one of my favourite bloggers of all time and that was Anna Newton or as some of you may know her "The Anna Edit". Anna realised a book called An Edited Life and it's based on how to keep your life and your work life organised and all that kind of stuff. When I got my book I went over to Anna's Twitter page and asked her PR team if I could make a book review based on her book and Anna. After emailing them back and forth they gave me the green light to make the blog post and out of everything I've done a blog post about that one will always be my favourite blog post. Things That I've Learnt In Blogging In my 8 years of blogging, I've had a few things to deal with and work out so I've made a list below that I hope will help you all out. You don't have to copy other bloggers - When it comes to you starting a blog you'd need to be like all them bloggers. Stand and do your own thing. You don't have to stick to schedule - When I started blogging I was trying to get a blog post up every weekend for 5PM. When I didn't manage to do that for that set week I felt like I failed to a degree until I realised this whole blogging thing is my hobby not a job even though I'd love it to be. When you start a blog don't feel like you have to do something when you don't have to and in the end, you're the boss no one else. Do your research - When you're considering starting a blog don't just jump in do your research first Reach out to other bloggers - Everyone needs some now and then and that goes for new bloggers and other bloggers who have been doing this for years. You need help reaching out to another blogger at the end of the day we're a blogging community so we're here to help one another. Ignore the haters - Now this may never happen to you and I hope it never does but if you do come across anyone who is being a hater or telling you that you'll never make it as a blogger or anything just ignore it and use it as the fire to continue doing what you want to do at the end of the day you want to prove them wrong right? Think of a new for your blog that people will remember & easy to spell - You don't have to do this after all it's your blog so you can do whatever you want but the one thing I read in a blog post before I started jackdeyes.com was think of a new that people ca remember how to spell and easy for them to spell. It's going to take time - When you start blogging don't think it's going to grow overnight or you're going to get millions of readers within a week. Things like views and gaining a following base and getting readers will happen over time. Don't give up - This doesn't happen often but I've seen it a few times when you have a low moment or nothing seems to be going right on your blog just go with the flow at the end of the day your going to deal with some hurdles and as you do in everyday life just jump over them and keep focusing on your goal or whatever it is you have set in front of you. Plan ahead- When I've got to make a blog post I get my {-} notepad out what has {-} on it and it's so useful to keep on top of the blog I'm working on. I got mine from {-} Re-read before hitting that publish/post button - Before you post your blog posts just take a few minutes before you publish it and read over it all just in case you've spelt something wrong or to add something like some text or photo It's okay to use stock photos & gifs but - When it comes to using stock photos and gifs it's okay to use them but don't go fully religious on it after all a blog should really have your photos init after all it's your blog and your followers want to see your work. Get an email set up - When I started blogging I didn't really think having an email address was that important I just thought people who needed to contact me regarding my blog would just use my social media. Then I noticed a lot of bloggers had an email address so you can all imagine what I did... The other thing I'd recommend is to try and keep up to date with it Thank You I'd also like to thank you the readers for the love and support that you've all shown me and my blog over the last 8 years. Hitting 8 years wouldn't have been possible without every single one of you and hope you continue to follow the blog and continue this journey with me.